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Los Angeles County Grand Jury
• 2005-2006
Finding 11: Insufficient resources are provided to train workers needed to
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Findings 2 findings
F11
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Insufficient resources are provided to train workers needed to operate and maintain emergency communication systems. New technologies that provide additional communication interoperability are often complex. They are typically purchased with grant or capital funds. Often the grants or voter-approved bond funds do not provide for training, operations, and maintenance resources needed to keep the systems in working order. These activities must be funded by local government. New and interoperable communication systems must compete for funding with a large number of other pressing needs. When communication systems are replaced, capital funds are allocated for a new system. In some cases, the purchase includes an initial order of replacement parts and components and initial staff training. Subsequent operations, training, maintenance staff resources, and parts require local funding.
F12
Page 87
The use of communication systems for extended periods can be hampered by shortages of parts and maintenance training. As the systems age, manufacturers of the systems no longer produce parts and components.
Recommendations 2
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R11Page 87The City and County Administrative Officers require that proposals for new communication systems or major system improvements specify the life cycle cost of operations, maintenance, and training, and allocate funds as required.
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R12Page 87When Los Angeles City and County purchases new communication equipment, bid documents should require suppliers to offer maintenance parts, training, and related services throughout the life of the system. 2005-2006 County of Los Angeles Civil Grand Jury 71 72 2005-2006 County of Los Angeles Civil Grand Jury APPENDICES 2005-2006 County of Los Angeles Civil Grand Jury 73